[ad_1] © Reuters. By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian stock markets fell back from highs on Monday as disappointing news on US consumer spending dampened risk sentiment ahead of a close read on the health of the Chinese economy. Doubts were also evident about how much of the US …
Read More »PM responds to open letter from health experts
[ad_1] From Muhyiddin Yassin: Thank you for your open letter to me dated January 7, 2021. Allow me to express my appreciation that such an august group of professionals has provided proposals, ideas and opinions related to the management of the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia. As you may know, on …
Read More »Canadian television shows secret camera footage of Top Glove factory
[ad_1] A photo published by CBC News taken from secret camera footage of narrow production lines, deplorable living conditions, and crowded Covid-19 testing areas. (CBC photo) PETALING JAYA: Hidden camera footage of a disguised check inside a Top Glove factory was screened in a Canadian television report that said it …
Read More »3,339 cases of Covid-19, 7 deaths exceed 600
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of Health has reported 3,339 cases of Covid-19 and seven deaths in the last 24 hours. Chief Health Officer Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah said there were 2,676 recoveries, bringing the total number of discharged to 120,051. In a statement, Noor Hisham said the total number …
Read More »Covid-19: Apollo Market in Penang ordered to close as of Monday (Jan 18)
[ad_1] BUTTERWORTH (Bernama): Apollo Market was ordered closed here for seven days starting Monday (Jan 18) due to non-compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the motion control order. Seberang Perai Utara District Police Chief ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor said that an integrated operation with the Ministry of Health and …
Read More »MMA Claims Private Lab Is Testing Swab, Urges Investigation
[ad_1] The Malaysian Medical Association says unlicensed labs may not report positive Covid-19 cases to the Ministry of Health. PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has asked the Ministry of Health to investigate a private laboratory that allegedly performs swab testing, a practice not recommended by the Covid-19 protocol. …
Read More »Malaysians Debate Government Swings Over Movement Restrictions As Covid-19 Hit A Record, SE Asia News & Top Stories
[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia reported a new record for coronavirus cases on Saturday (Jan 16) with 4,029 infections daily, even as the public continued to debate the government’s turn on what should be closed during the movement restrictions that were re-imposed on the The last Wednesday. . The Malaysian …
Read More »PH has yet to submit names for an independent panel, says Takiyuddin
[ad_1] Takiyuddin Hassan says Putrajaya is still waiting for the opposition to submit the names of three candidates for the committee. PETALING JAYA: De facto Law Minister Takiyuddin Hassan says the opposition has yet to make a decision on three candidates to be appointed to an independent committee that is …
Read More »Only students who sit for the SPM, STPM exams are allowed in the school starting January 20
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: Only upper secondary students who sit for exams can return to school on January 20, says the Ministry of Education. The ministry said a discussion was held with the Ministry of Health and the National Security Council (MKN), and it was decided that physical education sessions for …
Read More »Record 4,029 Covid-19 cases, 8 deaths
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of Health reported a new record of 4,029 Covid-19 cases and eight deaths in the last 24 hours. This is the first time that the number of infections has exceeded the 4,000 mark. The previous record was 3,337 cases in one day. Chief Health Officer …
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